1. Enter Event Details: Input the number of adults and children attending. Then, select the type of event you are hosting, as this influences consumption patterns.

2. Choose Your Menu: Check the boxes for all the food and drink categories you plan to serve.

3. Get Your List: The calculator will instantly display the estimated quantities needed for your shopping list. The amounts update automatically as you change the inputs.

Portion: The estimated amount of a single food or drink item consumed by one person.

Adults/Children Ratio: The calculation considers that children typically consume about half as much as adults.

Event Type Multiplier: A factor used to adjust portions based on the nature of the event (e.g., people tend to eat more meat at a BBQ than at a formal dinner).